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Tonight Mr A is making shrimp scampi over linguine. The kitchen is perfumed by the scent of garlic. I don't think the vampires are going to show up tonight. ;)

That poor rube. He needs everything broken down & explained to him. He should have kept his Pistol Pete gig.

You twisted my arm. I'm bring a chilled bottle of Chardonnay to the prayer closet. :)

OK, I sound like a 13 year old, but "Duggars Down Under" sounds dirty. ;) I'll check myself into the prayer closet. Sadly it's a little too early in my time zone for adult beverages.

I wish they did smell like weed. It might mellow Derick out & stop his hateful tweets about Jazz, Izzy & others.

I don't think sloppy, floppy Jill or Derick wrapped those presents.

If it's any consolation, my local Trader Joes doesn't sell booze. There was one about 45 mins away & it burned down. I hope they rebuild soon.

It's a lot of presents purchased early in the season, all using the same wrapping paper.

Is any of their "fleet" of aircrafts safe enough to fly to Australia? I thought Duggar Aviation was basically cheap crop duster type planes.

I heard it through the grapevine that one of Costco's generic vodkas is Grey Goose repackaged. I don't know if this is true. I'm going to be making a Costco run soon & will check into it.

I wonder who is picking up the tab for travel/lodging/food? I have a feeling Jim Boob isn't.

What I don't get with the Michelle's bikini story is (according to Michelle) the guy divorced his wife at just the sight of her in the bikini? No physical contact what so ever? Most people leave their spouses when they are having an actual affair, not just lusting for someone from afar. She's either delusional or not telling us all of the facts.

I agree with you, but most of Ree's "recipes" aren't figure friendly. She claims to be a cowgirl, but I don't see her doing much ranch work that would help burn the calories. Does she even know how to ride a horse?

That bugs me too. It's so 1950's. If Ree pines for the 50's, guess what, she most likely wouldn't have a TV gig.

She somehow has her dim-witted fans believing that she invented these recipes and that she homeschooled her children all by herself with no help from hired tutors.

Ina's Macaroons recipe is well loved with my family & friends.

Mo Rocca had a very similar show on the Cooking Channel years ago. I wish CC would do more shows of his My Grandmother's Ravioli

Of the married ones, I don't think that would be a pretty sight.

I'm surprised she doesn't get a J-slave to do it for free.

If you like hard boiled eggs, try that. It's usually the first recipe for most people. You will be amazed how easy the egg shells come off.

With the Food Networks lack of talent, the sad thing is that she would probably be the top "chef" on their channel.

I think so too, but he'd have to wash it. Dercik seems to have an aversion to soap, shampoo, & water.

I like Amy Thielen. I guess she was too talented for the current FN audiance. She is one of those uppity James Beard Award winners. She's more PBS material. I hope they give her a show.

I think Ree is a replacement for the Paula Deen worshipers. I get a vibe of a dog whistle.

Derick will blame Satan or feminists or gays.